緑谷
Midoriya
Midoriya is the Japanese way to say the surname of the main character in the manga and anime series My Hero Academia.
This phrase refers specifically to the surname of the protagonist in the series My Hero Academia.
What does it mean word for word?
The surname is composed of the kanji for 'green' (緑) and 'valley' (谷).
How do you pronounce it?
Midoriya
Did you know?
- The color 'green' in Japanese, midori, encompasses both the English 'green' and 'blue', similar to how the ancient word ao was used for both colors in historical Japanese.
- While Midoriya is a fictional name, the kanji combination 緑谷 is an actual topographic surname in Japan, though it is extremely rare in the real world.
- In Japanese color symbolism, the 'green' in Midoriya can evoke much more than just a color, often symbolizing youth, vitality, and new growth.
Examples in context
- Midoriya-san, konnichiwa! (みどりやさん、こんにちは！)Hello, Mr./Ms. Midoriya!
- 緑谷はとても強いです。Midoriya wa totemo tsuyoi desu.Midoriya is very strong.
- 緑谷のファンです。Midoriya no fan desu.I am a fan of Midoriya.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing an anime they just watched.
- 蓮 Ren緑谷は本当にかっこいいよね。Midoriya wa hontō ni kakkoii yo ne.Midoriya is really cool, isn't he?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、緑谷の成長に感動したよ。Un, Midoriya no seichō ni kandō shita yo.Yeah, I was moved by Midoriya's growth.
- 蓮 Ren美咲もそう思う？Misaki mo sō omou?Do you think so too, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misakiもちろん！大好きだよ。Mochiron! Daisuki da yo.Of course! I love him.
